A Thing For Wor(l)ds

[...] : “I do not know Basque.” A blank stare conveys similar information. If you’re moving to Basque Country, or if you’re just passing through to visit the gorgeous San Sebastian or the famous [...]

[...] of this, the accent is usually praised as one of the sexiest.) Although the Spanish spoken in Basque Country is clear and easy to understand, I had a very difficult time adjusting at first because the [...]

[...] , punishment for the privilege of growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area. But seriously, Basque Country might have well been Scotland. Actually, even my Scottish friends were on the verge of tears [...]

[...] is infamous for paying late. Although I didn’t really experience that in Basque Country last year, I’ve heard horror stories. Some regions, like Galicia, are known for [...]

[...] any, but I’m waiting for the day it happens! 5. An example of Xhosa in use (showcasing your favorite word, of course!): UVusumzi ufuna ukuvula irestaurant eRondebosch kuba azikho iirestaurant [...]

[...] ! ** Note, all examples I have given are in standard Malagasy (Merina). Some Fun Stuff 1. Favorite word in the language. Mangitkitka (to tickle) — Really, I just felt so proud of finally [...]

[...] through the hard times. On Buyukada, one of the prince islands in Istanbul. Some Fun Stuff 1. Favorite word in the language, and why. This is a fun one, a sentence is a single word. “ [...]

[...] all this easier and more enjoyable. Padova, where I studied abroad Some Fun Stuff 1. Favorite word in the language. Lusingata. “Sono lusingata” means I am flattered (or “sono lusingato” [...]

[...] to say I have never forgotten it. 2. Did language inspire you to travel? Or did travel inspire/force you to study language? It took me a while to coming around to major in Russian at [...]

[...] connotations they do in English. 2. Did language inspire you to travel? Or did travel inspire/force you to study language? I’ve always wanted to see Spain, so becoming fluent in [...]

[...] and, by extension, the Greeks themselves. 2. Did language inspire you to travel? Or did travel inspire/force you to study language? I participated in the Paideia Institute’s spoken Latin in Rome [...]

[...] Tower in Munich’s English Garden 2. Did language inspire you to travel? Or did travel inspire/force you to study language? Travel forced me into German. When I thought my time in [...]

[...] as humanly possible. Minimalist furniture, minimalist fashion, minimalist language. 2. Did language inspire you to travel? Or did travel inspire/force you to study language? I was inspired to learn [...]

[...] impolitely to a spritely old man two bottles of Makgeolli into the afternoon. 2. Did language inspire you to travel? Or did travel inspire/force you to study language? In my case, I’ve always [...]

[...] every night at half 9 that I started to understand why you might need a snack at 5pm! 2. Did language inspire you to travel? Or did travel inspire/force you to study language? Learning languages [...]

[...] the culture and what’s important. Also, that there’s no real word for “no.” 2. Did language inspire you to travel? Or did travel inspire/force you to study language? That’s like asking [...]

[...] Each week on the Let’s Talk series, I’ll be featuring a language learner who will share their heroic process of mastering a foreign tongue. Next up, Pola talks [...]

[...] Each week on the Let’s Talk series, I’ll be featuring a language learner who will share their heroic process of mastering a foreign tongue. First up, Jessie talks [...]

[...] Each week on the Let’s Talk series, I’ll be featuring a language learner who will share their heroic process of mastering a foreign tongue. Next up, Zack talks [...]

[...] Each week on the Let’s Talk series, I’ll be featuring a language learner who will share their heroic process of mastering a foreign tongue. Next up, Ezezz talks [...]

[...] learning this language on a scale of 1-5 for each of the following categories. a. Pragmatics/communicational competence. (Appropriate use of language in context.) 3 – There are no conjugations, no [...]

[...] learning this language on a scale of 1-5 for each of the following categories: a. Pragmatics/communicational competence. (Appropriate use of language in context.) 2. Turkish is awesome from the [...]

[...] learning this language on a scale of 1-5 for each of the following categories: a. Pragmatics/communicational competence. (Appropriate use of language in context.) 2- Italians have a much more formal [...]

[...] this language, on a scale of 1-5 for each of the following categories: a. Pragmatics/communicational competence. (Appropriate use of language in context.) 4. Russian has both formal and [...]

[...] added clarity. So you don’t end up with nightmare spellings like “thoroughfare.” Language Meets Culture 1. Reinforce for me in ONE way or ONE example, from your own experience, the idea [...]

[...] is a completely phonetic language so that every sound has its own unique symbol (letter). Language Meets Culture 1. Reinforce for me in ONE way or ONE example, from your own experience, the idea that [...]

[...] en Galicia “some leaves in Galicia”), but the official norm is derived from Castilian. Language Meets Culture 1. Reinforce for me in ONE way or ONE example, from your own experience, the idea that [...]

[...] the Latin alphabet! Entirely phonetic, which is fun, since the grammar is difficilis. Language Meets Culture 1. Reinforce for me in ONE way or ONE example, from your own experience, the idea that [...]

[...] grazie to Ezezz! Hands up if this makes you want to learn Italian! To check out more heroic language learners in the Let’s Talk series, click here. Are you a foreign language learner? Email me at [...]

[...] !” So basically: live large while you can! A huge thanks to Katie! To check out more heroic language learners in the Let’s Talk series, click here. Are you a foreign language learner? Email me at [...]

[...] I started reading before I moved to Bilbao to teach English. To read more from heroic language learners in the Let’s Talk series, click here. And make sure to follow A Thing For Wor(l)ds [...]

[...] the word for lasting/eternal aeternus. A huge thanks to Kara! To read more from heroic language learners in the Let’s Talk series, click here. And make sure to follow A Thing For Wor(l)ds [...]